FIA: Adoption of tokenisation beneficial for cleared derivatives industry
The white paper states that the cleared derivatives industry is at an "inflection point" in the adoption of tokenisation and notes that several clearinghouses are exploring use cases for this technology.
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Joint trades call for recalibration of cryptoasset prudential standards and highlight DLT’s transformative role in capital markets
The Joint Trades recommend essential revisions of the Basel banking prudential treatment of cryptoassets and pausing implementation of SCO60 ahead of its January 2026 effective date to allow for a targeted consultation and redesign. The letter highlights the excessively conservative and overly punitive capital treatment of cryptoassets that is misaligned with actual risks, in addition to various inconsistencies with current market risk management practices.
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FIA responds to CFTC spot crypto listing initiative
FIA has responded to the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s spot crypto listing initiative, which invites stakeholders to work with the Commission “on providing regulatory clarity on how to list spot crypto asset contracts on CFTC-regulated designated contract markets” using the Commission’s “existing authority” under the Commodity Exchange Act.
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FIA and ISDA respond to Reserve Bank of Australia guidance for the clearing and settlement facility resolution regime
FIA and ISDA urge greater clarity in the RBA’s draft guidance on clearing and settlement facility resolution to enhance transparency, communication and market stability during interventions.
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FIA responds to Senate Banking RFI on market structure legislation
The Senate Banking Committee published its version of proposed legislation on market structure and digital assets and issued a request for information. FIA has responded with its views, including commentary on the role of the CFTC, the importance of market intermediaries, and other topics.
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